FAO and BOBP-IGO will help Bay of Bengal nations, including India, prepare national action plans for small-scale fisheries. A Chennai meet will set roadmaps to protect livelihoods and marine resources.
After the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, Indian intelligence warns of Burdwan-style clandestine bomb and arms manufacturing units being planned across the country; states told to tighten coordination with central agencies.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said AI can create miracles if used judiciously but warned against deepfakes and misuse. He inaugurated Uttarakhand’s first AI Centre of Excellence in Dehradun.
Andaman and Nicobar Administration to attempt two underwater Guinness World Records on May 2 and 3, with navigation curbs near Swaraj Dweep Jetty to ensure safety during events.